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Assam Makes Connectivity Foundation of Next Growth Phase, Sarma Says

Assam Makes Connectivity Foundation of Next Growth Phase, Sarma Says
Making connectivity foundation of Assam’s next growth phase: Himanta Sarma · thehansindia.com

Assam is building more bridges and improving roads and railways.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says this will help people travel more easily.

He recently opened a railway overbridge in Cinnamara, Jorhat.

The bridge lets vehicles and pedestrians cross over the railway line.

This can reduce waiting at busy railway crossings.

It may also make traffic safer and smoother.

Better connections can help farmers, businesses and workers reach markets and jobs.

They can also help people get to schools and hospitals.

The government says connectivity will support Assam’s next stage of development.

Key facts

Project
Railway Overbridge at Cinnamara
Location
Jorhat, Assam
Inaugurated by
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Primary purpose
Reducing congestion and delays at a railway crossing
Broader initiative
Making railway crossings traffic-free across Assam
Expected benefits
Smoother, faster and safer movement for commuters
Development rationale
Improved connectivity can link people, goods and businesses with markets, services and opportunities

Quotes

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chief Minister of Assam

“People often ask me why Assam is obsessively building bridges in its cities, towns and villages. It’s because for decades we lagged behind in connectivity and fruits of development could not reach the people.”
thehansindia.com

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